Adam H. Beasley, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports that the Baltimore Ravens recent signing of LS Mike Solwold will push starter LS Joe Maese during training camp, and also to ease his work load. With the signing of Solwold, who snapped for Tampa Bay before being placed on injured reserve after getting hurt four games into the 2002 season, Maese may face the toughest competition of his brief career this summer.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden said C/LS Mike Solwold (foot) suffered a sprained left foot during Sunday’s game and they’ve currently listed him as OUT for week five. The extent of the injury will be determined later on Monday.

Mickey Spagnola reports for Dallas Cowboys.com the team released long snapper Randy Chevrier, who has struggled for three games. They are expected to sign former camp participant Mike Solwold on Wednesday to take his place.

The Star-Telegram, updating an earlier story, reports the Dallas Cowboys have successfully claimed long-snapper/DT Randy Chevrier off waivers from Jacksonville. To make a roster spot for Chevrier, the team waived Mike Solwold, who spent less than one week with the team after being signed as a free agent cut loose by Minnesota.

The Journal Sentinel reports the Minnesota Vikings have reached a contract agreement with Wisconsin TE/long snapper Mike Solwold, according to his agent Chris Blythe. Blythe said Solwold drew interest from "four or five teams," including Kansas City, Carolina and the New York Jets. Agent Jeff Perla said TE Jeff Kostrewa of UW-La Crosse also signed with the Vikings. The Vikings also added DE Jeff Hazugh of UW-Stout.